The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Property class: 3
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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At The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The BlackSheep, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is just a quick walk: Kendall-MIT Station is steps away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is CNY2,032
CNY2,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

A red sofa with patterned cushions and a grey blanket.

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue and white checkered bedspread, a small bedside table with a lamp, and two red pillows with a sheep pattern.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a globe, and a ceiling fan.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A bed with a checkered quilt, a tray with food and a bottle of wine, a red pillow with a sheep pattern, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Room (Queen)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room (Queen)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • MIT Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kendall Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boston Common - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harvard University - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 16 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 44 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 44 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston Ruggles Station - 7 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 27 min walk
  • Kendall-MIT Station - 1 min walk
  • Charles-MGH Station - 17 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Area Four - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Row 34 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

  • At The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The BlackSheep, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is just a quick walk: Kendall-MIT Station is steps away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 52 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1895
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The BlackSheep - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 33.63 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • In-room coffee
    • Nearby fitness center access

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 52 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

State tax ID - C0015480491

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property Registration Number C0494890491

Also known as

Hotel Kendall

Kendall Cambridge

Kendall Hotel

Kendall Hotel Cambridge

The Kendall Hotel

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Hotel

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Cambridge

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 52 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse also has access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The BlackSheep.

What's the area around The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse like?

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is a short 1-minute walk from Kendall-MIT Station and 18 minutes' walk from Massachusetts General Hospital. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for public transport.

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Reviews

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great, with many varieties served and a scrumptious selection. (221 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered an excellent breakfast buffet with a variety of choices and hot food options. (42 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel in a great location. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique boutique hotel in great location for transit, dining, and checking out Cambridge.
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10/10 Exceptional

Adorable hotel, friendly staff, decent breakfast. Convenient and close to public transit. Would happily stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent. Clean and comfortable room for three night stay. Great location right near the “T”.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel and room was clean. Staff was helpful. Would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place!! Fun restaurants and atmosphere around the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming, clean, great location... I would stay here again the next time I'm in Cambridge
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely a wonderful spot and staff is/was on point!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a very cool place to stay, it was very clean, the staff was super helpful, and the hotel was unique and very welcoming! I highly recommend staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quaint, good food, great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

proximity, full breakfast, quiet and safe
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, super convenient to T, clean and very comfortable and quiet. Plus very stylish for an old Fire Station
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very nice staff. The rooms were fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and clean room. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a nice place to stay. Steps from the Kendall/MIT train, just a couple stops in either direction to Harvard or Boston, without being right in the bustling thick of things. Clean and charming, lots of homage to its past as a real firehouse. The staff are all wonderfully friendly and accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed at Kendal many times. The rooms, lobby, restaurant, etc are always so clean, tidy and well taken care of. The breakfast is so good and fresh. The close proximity of the T makes trips to Boston so easy. The Kendal Staff are great! Always our first hotel choice when visiting Boston and Cambridge.
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6/10 Good

The hotel was clean and the decor was thoughtful. Location was excellent and close to the train station
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here! The room, breakfast and amenities were great. We loved the historic structure and perfect location for the MIT reunion. I liked being able to tip with a QR code and a makeup mirror was a helpful bonus in our room.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful day, it is a quaint and good looking venue. The rooms were cleaned every day and the buffet breakfast is a really nice add-on. Centrally located on the red line, we were able to get everywhere we wanted to.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastically clean, comfortable, cozy and convenient. Excellent (repeat) stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful! The room was neat and clean. They even left us a water and a little snack. We will definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location to be close to the Marathon. Breakfast was very good and the lobby area is a very cozy place to hang out.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was well located near the Kendall/MIT stop. The staff were friendly. The breakfast was buffet style, they had some different hot food available in the 2 days we stayed. It was pricey but most likely just for the World Cup. I would stay again.